Healthcare Technician

Health Services Assistant

Administers first aid, medication, and mandated screenings (e.g. hearing, vision, scoliosis, lice checks, immunizations, height/weight, etc.) for the purpose of assisting nurse and meeting requirements.

Advises in the enrollment of students for the purpose of ensuring proper immunization history and verification of immunizations, and/or conveying or receiving information.

Assists nurse, students, and other school personnel for the purpose of providing specialized treatments, monitoring medical treatments and/or testing at school site.

Cleans and organizes work areas (e.g. office areas, sinks, counters, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary environment.

Consults with School Nurse regarding a variety of issues (e.g. emergency situations, neglect/abuse, assessment needs, infectious/contagious diseases,) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety and/or health care concerns, minimizing infection and complying with the law.

Distributes educational and instructional materials for the purpose of instructing teachers, students and/or parents on a variety of health subjects.

Follows universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times for the purpose of minimizing the risk of transmitting contagious and/or infectious disease.

Maintains inventory of school health and first aid supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of material as needed.

Maintains medical emergency cards and health records (e.g. mandated screening, immunization records, medication logs, accident reports, daily logs, etc.) for the purpose of resolving discrepancies in records and/or providing information required by legal and professional standards.

Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, faxing, etc.) for the purpose of supporting health services staff.

Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. logs, re-screen lists, student records, accident reports, notices, periodic and year-end reports, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established regulations, documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.

Reports unsafe environment conditions in the building or grounds to the principal for the purpose of ensuring the safety of students and staff.

Responds to inquiries of students, staff and the public for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as may be required.

Schedules screenings, etc. for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring compliance with established regulations.

Supervises students for the purpose of monitoring students referred for illness and/or disciplinary actions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.